Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number.
PTO Form 1957 (Rev 10/2011)
OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 09/30/2020)

Response to Office Action


The table below presents the data as entered.

Input Field
Entered
SERIAL NUMBER87657585
LAW OFFICE ASSIGNEDLAW OFFICE 104
MARK SECTION
MARK mark
LITERAL ELEMENT OPTIMA
STANDARD CHARACTERS YES
USPTO-GENERATED IMAGE YES
MARK STATEMENT The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font style, size or color.
OWNER SECTION (current)
NAME New Flyer Industries Canada ULC
MAILING ADDRESS 711 Kernaghan Avenue
CITY Winnipeg
ZIP/POSTAL CODE R2C3T4
COUNTRY/REGION/JURISDICTION/U.S. TERRITORY Canada
PHONE +1-4167772393
FAX 844-670-6009
OWNER SECTION (proposed)
NAME New Flyer Industries Canada ULC
MAILING ADDRESS 711 Kernaghan Avenue
CITY Winnipeg
ZIP/POSTAL CODE R2C3T4
COUNTRY/REGION/JURISDICTION/U.S. TERRITORY Canada
PHONE +1-4167772393
FAX 844-670-6009
EMAIL XXXX
EVIDENCE SECTION
        EVIDENCE FILE NAME(S)
       ORIGINAL PDF FILEevi_1926457167-2020103014 2755188605_._Response_to_ OA_dated_2020_05_04.pdf
       CONVERTED PDF FILE(S)
       (3 pages)
\\TICRS\EXPORT18\IMAGEOUT 18\876\575\87657585\xml2\ ROA0002.JPG
       \\TICRS\EXPORT18\IMAGEOUT 18\876\575\87657585\xml2\ ROA0003.JPG
       \\TICRS\EXPORT18\IMAGEOUT 18\876\575\87657585\xml2\ ROA0004.JPG
DESCRIPTION OF EVIDENCE FILEAttached to this electronic response is a full written response, in .pdf form. In the event that any response to any specific objection is omitted from the menu-driven electronic response, or in the event of any discrepancy between the electronic and written responses, Applicant intends that the written response will control. For clarity, Applicant has responded to both the Section 2(d) and specimen refusals, in part, by deleting Classes 39 and 41 from the application.
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (009) (no change)
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (039)(class deleted)
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (041)(class deleted)
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS SECTION
ACTIVE PRIOR REGISTRATION(S) The applicant claims ownership of active prior U.S. Registration Number(s) 2997153.
MISCELLANEOUS STATEMENT Attached to this electronic response is a full written response, in .pdf form. In the event that any response to any specific objection is omitted from the menu-driven electronic response, or in the event of any discrepancy between the electronic and written responses, Applicant intends that the written response will control. Applicant has responded to the Section 2(d) and specimen refusals by deleting classes 39 and 41 from the application.
CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION (current)
NAMEMatthew J. Marquardt
PRIMARY EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCEmarquardt@pckip.com
SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES)docketing@pckip.com; henrie@pckip.com
CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION (proposed)
NAMEMatthew J. Marquardt
PRIMARY EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCEmarquardt@pckip.com
SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES)docketing@pckip.com; rebeiro@pckip.com
SIGNATURE SECTION
DECLARATION SIGNATURE /Matthew J. MARQUARDT/
SIGNATORY'S NAME Matthew J. MARQUARDT
SIGNATORY'S POSITION Attorney of record, member Washington and New York State bars
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER 4167089806
DATE SIGNED 10/30/2020
RESPONSE SIGNATURE/Matthew J. MARQUARDT/
SIGNATORY'S NAME Matthew J. MARQUARDT
SIGNATORY'S POSITION Attorney of record, member Washington and New York state bars
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER 4167089806
DATE SIGNED 10/30/2020
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY YES
FILING INFORMATION SECTION
SUBMIT DATE Fri Oct 30 14:45:36 ET 2020
TEAS STAMP USPTO/ROA-XXX.XX.XX.XXX-2
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Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number.
PTO Form 1957 (Rev 10/2011)
OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 09/30/2020)

Response to Office Action

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

Application serial no. 87657585 OPTIMA(Standard Characters, see https://tmng-al.uspto.gov/resting2/api/img/87657585/large) has been amended as follows:

EVIDENCE
Evidence has been attached: Attached to this electronic response is a full written response, in .pdf form. In the event that any response to any specific objection is omitted from the menu-driven electronic response, or in the event of any discrepancy between the electronic and written responses, Applicant intends that the written response will control. For clarity, Applicant has responded to both the Section 2(d) and specimen refusals, in part, by deleting Classes 39 and 41 from the application.
Original PDF file:
evi_1926457167-2020103014 2755188605_._Response_to_ OA_dated_2020_05_04.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 3 pages) Evidence-1Evidence-2Evidence-3

CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES

Applicant hereby deletes the following class of goods/services from the application.
Class 039 for Distribution services, namely, delivery of parts for land vehicles

Applicant hereby deletes the following class of goods/services from the application.
Class 041 for Publication of electronic books and manuals relating to motor vehicles and parts and components for motor vehicles, and to operating, servicing, and repairing motor vehicles

OWNER AND/OR ENTITY INFORMATION
Applicant proposes to amend the following:
Current: New Flyer Industries Canada ULC, a corporation of Canada, having an address of
      711 Kernaghan Avenue
      Winnipeg, R2C3T4
      Canada
      +1-4167772393
      844-670-6009
Proposed: New Flyer Industries Canada ULC, a corporation of Canada, having an address of
      711 Kernaghan Avenue
      Winnipeg, R2C3T4
      Canada
      Email Address: XXXX
      +1-4167772393
      844-670-6009

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Claim of Active Prior Registration(s)
The applicant claims ownership of active prior U.S. Registration Number(s) 2997153.


Miscellaneous Statement
Attached to this electronic response is a full written response, in .pdf form. In the event that any response to any specific objection is omitted from the menu-driven electronic response, or in the event of any discrepancy between the electronic and written responses, Applicant intends that the written response will control. Applicant has responded to the Section 2(d) and specimen refusals by deleting classes 39 and 41 from the application.

Correspondence Information (current):
      Matthew J. Marquardt
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: marquardt@pckip.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): docketing@pckip.com; henrie@pckip.com

Correspondence Information (proposed):
      Matthew J. Marquardt
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: marquardt@pckip.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): docketing@pckip.com; rebeiro@pckip.com

Requirement for Email and Electronic Filing: I understand that a valid email address must be maintained by the owner/holder and the owner's/holder's attorney, if appointed, and that all official trademark correspondence must be submitted via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).

SIGNATURE(S)
Declaration Signature

DECLARATION: The signatory being warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and that such willful false statements and the like may jeopardize the validity of the application or submission or any registration resulting therefrom, declares that, if the applicant submitted the application or allegation of use (AOU) unsigned, all statements in the application or AOU and this submission based on the signatory's own knowledge are true, and all statements in the application or AOU and this submission made on information and belief are believed to be true.

STATEMENTS FOR UNSIGNED SECTION 1(a) APPLICATION/AOU: If the applicant filed an unsigned application under 15 U.S.C. §1051(a) or AOU under 15 U.S.C. §1051(c), the signatory additionally believes that: the applicant is the owner of the mark sought to be registered; the mark is in use in commerce and was in use in commerce as of the filing date of the application or AOU on or in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization in the application or AOU; the original specimen(s), if applicable, shows the mark in use in commerce as of the filing date of the application or AOU on or in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization in the application or AOU; for a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark application, or certification mark application, the applicant is exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and was exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the filing date of the application or AOU; for a certification mark application, the applicant is not engaged in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that meet the certification standards of the applicant. To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, authorized users, members, and/or concurrent users, have the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form or in such near resemblance as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.

STATEMENTS FOR UNSIGNED SECTION 1(b)/SECTION 44 APPLICATION AND FOR SECTION 66(a) COLLECTIVE/CERTIFICATION MARK APPLICATION: If the applicant filed an unsigned application under 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051(b), 1126(d), and/or 1126(e), or filed a collective/certification mark application under 15 U.S.C. §1141f(a), the signatory additionally believes that: for a trademark or service mark application, the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services specified in the application; the applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce and had a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce as of the application filing date; for a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark, or certification mark application, the applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the application filing date; the signatory is properly authorized to execute the declaration on behalf of the applicant; for a certification mark application, the applicant will not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that meet the certification standards of the applicant. To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, authorized users, members, and/or concurrent users, have the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form or in such near resemblance as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.



Signature: /Matthew J. MARQUARDT/      Date: 10/30/2020
Signatory's Name: Matthew J. MARQUARDT
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, member Washington and New York State bars
Signatory's Phone Number: 4167089806


Response Signature
Signature: /Matthew J. MARQUARDT/     Date: 10/30/2020
Signatory's Name: Matthew J. MARQUARDT
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, member Washington and New York state bars

Signatory's Phone Number: 4167089806

The signatory has confirmed that he/she is a U.S.-licensed attorney who is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state (including the District of Columbia and any U.S. Commonwealth or territory); and he/she is currently the owner's/holder's attorney or an associate thereof; and to the best of his/her knowledge, if prior to his/her appointment another U.S.-licensed attorney not currently associated with his/her company/firm previously represented the owner/holder in this matter: the owner/holder has revoked their power of attorney by a signed revocation or substitute power of attorney with the USPTO; the USPTO has granted that attorney's withdrawal request; the owner/holder has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her in this matter; or the owner's/holder's appointed U.S.-licensed attorney has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her as an associate attorney in this matter.

Mailing Address:    Matthew J. Marquardt
   PCK IP Lawyers LLP
   500
   1300 Yonge Street
   Toronto, Ontario, M4T1X3
Mailing Address:    Matthew J. Marquardt
   PCK IP Lawyers LLP
   500
   1300 Yonge Street
   Toronto, Ontario, M4T1X3
        
Serial Number: 87657585
Internet Transmission Date: Fri Oct 30 14:45:36 ET 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XXX.XX.XX.XXX-2020103014453643
7465-87657585-7506e5365cab5cdcbd79f5c463
b9c5b3938c1f6ce51332c41ac9c961851c84cbca
-N/A-N/A-20201030142755188605